Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

[OrangeSN]

This is my first post, but I've been reading the boards for some time.

My question for current NPs is: If you could go back in time, would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route instead?

Why am I asking? I am close to finishing my BSN and want to keep going to be a family practice clinician. I am torn between FNP and MD.

FNP: I like the holistic approach. Builds on my current education. Less $ in tuition and less time. Can work while in school.

MD: The job of a family practice MD is not much different than a FNP. What draws me is the increased scientific background and the increased autonomy.

Your feedback is appreciated.

[RockMay]

How many NPs took Orgo Chem 1 and 2? How many who tried actually passed?

[BCgradnurse, MSN, RN, NP]

How many NPs took Orgo Chem 1 and 2? How many who tried actually passed?

I took both and got As in both. Next question?

[Jules A, MSN]

I took both and got As in both. Next question?

Hats off to you I wet my pants throughout whatever general chemistry I was forced to take. So although I should probably have ignored RockMay's last comment the assertion that NPs are less intelligent is insulting and inaccurate. Most are actually fairly bright and while I agree there are more than a few who I don't think are professional, well educated or should be practicing independently that is not NP exclusive. Anyone here who has seen my posts knows how protective I am of my physician colleagues and the high esteem I hold for MD education in general however the truth is I have met more than a few MDs who are total idiots so there's that.

[Aromatic]

lol sorry for bad formatting i copy pasted that from word document.

at least rockmay isnt in med school so he wont be our boss any time soon, that would be a not pleasurable experience, even though there are several ppl in my class who will make awful bosses one day due to ego issues.

[guest769224]

How many NPs took Orgo Chem 1 and 2? How many who tried actually passed?

How many fake PA's have nothing better to do with their time but come on here and troll?

[Goldenfox]

Thanks Jules I've put a lot of thought into it. I copied an excerpt from the BLS projections here ...

I wouldn't rely too much on the BLS guide. Some of the information in it is inaccurate. From what I have been observing recently I would highly recommend going to medical school over NP school. Just don't go into primary care. You will read a lot of info in the BLS and in news articles about the great potential and opportunities for clinicians who choose primary care. You will also hear of more options to get Uncle Sam to pay off your medical school loans if you choose primary care. Its all BS. Some of it may be true, but primary care is not a wise choice for anyone who's going into medicine these days---for many reasons.

Mind you, things are changing---even for the physicians. More and more of them are not making as much money anymore and they are transitioning away from the independent and smaller group practice models and moving towards ACOs and other employee-type situations where they are regarded as just another cog in the money-making machine. They often have to give up much of their autonomy and start practicing 'corporate medicine' so that the C-suite suits at the top can get bigger salaries and perks. Many docs are still freaking out over the MACRA law and how it might impact their income. But, even if Congress doesn't go after MACRA when it guts the ACA med school is STILL, by far, a much better choice.

Do not go the NP route if you have choice and opportunity. Being an NP nowadays is not anything like it used to be even several years ago. Just my 2 cents.

[guest769224]

Do not go the NP route if you have choice and opportunity. Being an NP nowadays is not anything like it used to be even several years ago. Just my 2 cents.

Do you have any personal opinions or thoughts on CRNA vs MD? What would you personally choose if you could have a do-over

[BostonFNP, APRN]

Do not go the NP route if you have choice and opportunity. Being an NP nowadays is not anything like it used to be even several years ago. Just my 2 cents.

I do think most physicians would say the exact same thing about medicine, it's not anything like it used to be. Most young FM/IM physicians I run into seem to feel they would have rather gone the NP or PA route: same crap to deal with just much less time/debt and better QoL.

[Dodongo, APRN, NP]

How many NPs took Orgo Chem 1 and 2? How many who tried actually passed?

I did. And loved it. Orgo 1 and 2 were my favorite classes from my first Bachelor's degree (Molecular Biology). I really didn't like the inorganic or biochems. And guess what. I also took the MCATs. And did well. There are a myriad of reasons why someone chooses the career path they do.

At any rate, here you are again. Based off of your posts, you sound like a total prick.

[RockMay]

I did. And loved it. Orgo 1 and 2 were my favorite classes from my first Bachelor's degree (Molecular Biology). I really didn't like the inorganic or biochems. And guess what. I also took the MCATs. And did well. There are a myriad of reasons why someone chooses the career path they do.

At any rate, here you are again. Based off of your posts, you sound like a total prick.

How many NP programs require two semesters of orgo chem?

[gospa]

How many NP programs require two semesters of orgo chem?

Why don't you tell us? Most bachelor's degrees in nursing in my area require organic chem.

[RockMay]

Why don't you tell us? Most bachelor's degrees in nursing in my area require organic chem.

They might require an "intro to organic chemistry" or "principals of organic chemistry" but those are not true orgo 1 and orgo 2 courses. Those of us who took actual orgo 1 and 2 look on those baby courses are complete fluff.